Join us for the Southwest ACSM conference featuring a dynamic lineup of speakers including Dr. Stella Volpe and Dr. Glen Gaesser, addressing topics ranging from the evolution of sports nutrition to the debate of diet versus exercise. Delve into evidence-based approaches to athlete readiness with Dr. Antonio Squillante and explore a myriad of subjects from gender-inclusive practices to the impact of the pandemic on exercise. Engage in interactive workshops, poster presentations, and the exhilarating Quiz Bowl competition, offering undergraduate students the chance to shine and win exciting prizes. Don’t miss this opportunity to network, learn, and have fun in Irvine, CA!
The 15th annual Southwest Student Jeopardy Bowl returns and will be held at the Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport on Friday, October 10th, 2025. All Universities and Colleges are invited to bring a team of 3 currently enrolled undergraduate students to answer questions on categories such as anatomy, bioenergetics, biomechanics, exercise physiology, environmental aspects, cardiovascular physiology, sports nutrition, special populations, and ACSM guidelines. Faculty should identify a team of students who can work together in answering questions based on the categories. Each team is encouraged to bring students and faculty to watch and support their team, wear their school colors, and cheer them on to victory!
The format will follow the longstanding television show, Jeopardy. Single jeopardy questions will be easier than double jeopardy, and a final jeopardy question will be the most difficult. All questions will have a dollar amount associated with the answer, and the team with the highest total at the end of the night will be the winner.
The winners of the SWACSM competition will represent the Southwest Chapter at the Annual ACSM meeting in Salt Lake City, UT, at the Annual Student Bowl Competition. The SWACSM winning team will also receive ACSM Annual Meeting registration (paid for by the National ACSM) and partial funds for travel, lodging, and food (paid in part by the Regional Chapter). Note that each University or College will be expected to contribute to a portion of the cost.
All Universities interested in competing must complete this form by 5:00pm PDT October 10th 2025, to guarantee your spot in the competition. Each institution may submit up to 2 teams, but only 1 team is guaranteed a spot. If submitting a second team, please complete and submit this form again. As part of the registration process, you will need to have:
If you have any questions or would like to volunteer to help run the competition, please contact Member at Large for Abstracts and Awards, Dr. Jeff Bernard, jbernard1@csustan.edu.
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